Youth Services Assistant – Pope Memorial Library (Danville, VT)

Vermontlibraries; Danville (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pope Memorial Library in Danville, VT seeks a Youth Services Assistant to oversee youth services under the Library Director’s direction. The role includes planning children’s programs, assisting with reference and reader’s advisory services, and promoting library services to families and the community.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or seeks one), experience with children's services, and strong knowledge of library practices, customer service, and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or working toward one.
• Experience with children’s library services preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all youth services under the Library Director’s supervision.
• Plan and execute children’s programs and maintain program spaces.
• Provide front desk assistance, including circulation, reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Promote library services and programs to youth and families.
• Develop grant proposals relating to youth services when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Pope Memorial Library

Job Description – Youth Services Assistant– Overview

Pope Memorial Library, Danville, VT

Position Summary

Under the general supervision and direction of the Library Director, oversees all youth services.

Examples of Duties

• Under direction of the Library Director suggests books to order and weed.
• Keeps youth areas and collections neat, clean and organized.
• Keeps displays current, highlighting special collections, such as awards, holidays, and other relevant themes.
• Plans and executes children’s programs. Cleans up and reorganises program space.
• Provides community outreach.
• Develops grant proposals relating to youth services and may serve as project manager for selected grants.
• Provides direct service at the front desk, including circulation, reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Attends workshops, continuing education programs, library conferences and other professional training opportunities.
• Promotes library services and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• — Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or a willingness to work toward an equivalent degree or VT library certification.
• — Children’s library experience is preferred.
• — Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• — Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of library science including reference techniques, collection development, reader’s advisement, cataloging and classification, and online services.
• — Creativity, energy and enjoyment of youth and the general public.
• — Continuing knowledge of current trends and developments in the library field.
• — Thorough knowledge of general and library computer, online, and network applications.
• — Exceptional customer relations skills.
• — Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments with initiative and judgment, independently or with minimal supervision.
• — Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with co-workers and the public.

posted on April 5th, 2019